In the heart of the desert, beneath a canopy of stars that twinkled like precious gems in the night sky, two artists embarked on a journey of creation unlike any other. With deft hands and a vision born from dreams, they sculpted the shifting sands into a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty and splendor.

- Egyptian Aries Limited Edition Print. 

From the artists, Mel and Jan Fleck: All our etchings are original compositions; none are copies of ancient paintings or tomb drawings. The cumulative knowledge gained from over twenty years of travel and study allows us to present original scenes in a historically-accurate yet completely new way. By learning how the Egyptians and other cultures used color, design and dimension, we have developed guidelines for converting our own ideas into correct representations of ancient beliefs, ways of life and aspirations.

The initial design of all our images is a collaborative effort which sometimes requires months, or even years. Upon completion of the design, Jan etches the images onto a zinc plate using nitric acid. Mel thinks inks; hand rubs and pulls each image from the plate. Finally, either Jan or Mel hand-colors the etching using acrylic washes.

As you view our work, remember that all our etchings are hand-pulled, embossed and individually painted. No photographic plates or processes are used in any stage of your artwork.